

Philips
Philips EBS 118 230 SH Electronic Ballast for UV Lamps | EBS118 Choke for Germicidal and UVC Lamps | High-Performance, Energy-Efficient Ballast
- Efficient UV Lamp Ballast
- Supports TUV 4W–20W
- Compact, Lightweight Square Design
- Warm Start, Auto Restart
- Ideal for Disinfection Systems
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About this item
Philips EBS 118 230 SH UV Lamp Ballast | Micropower Electronic Ballast for TL/PL-S/PL-C Lamps | Energy-Efficient Choke for Germicidal and UVC Lamps | Compact and Lightweight Design
Suitable for single UV lamp of: TUV - 4W, TUV - 6W, TUV - 8W, TUV - 11W, TUV - 15W, TUV - 16W, TUV - 20W.
Upgrade your UV and fluorescent lighting systems with the Philips EBS 118 230 SH Electronic Ballast, engineered for superior performance and energy efficiency. Specially designed for TL (6-18W) and PL-S/PL-C compact fluorescent lamps (7-24W), this high-frequency, compact, and lightweight ballast ensures optimal lamp life and reduced energy consumption, making it ideal for long-burning applications such as germicidal UV systems, medical facilities, and commercial lighting.
Key Benefits:
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Extended Lamp Life: Designed to optimize the lifetime of UV and fluorescent lamps compared to traditional electromagnetic ballasts, especially in high-usage applications.
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Energy Savings: Save over 25% energy compared to conventional electromagnetic circuits while maintaining equal luminous output.
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Compact and Lightweight: The square housing design allows easy integration into a variety of lamp fixtures, providing enhanced flexibility in design and installation.
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Reliable Performance: Warm start ignition ensures safer lamp start-up, while automatic restart function increases system reliability.
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High Compatibility: Suitable for single UV lamps such as TUV 4W, TUV 6W, TUV 8W, TUV 11W, TUV 15W, TUV 16W, and TUV 20W.
General Specifications:
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Input Voltage: 220-240V AC
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Input Frequency: 50/60 Hz
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Operating Frequency: Minimum 42 kHz
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Power Factor: 0.6 at 100% load
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Crest Factor: Max 1.85
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Ignition Method: Warm Start
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Ignition Time: Max 1 second
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Power Loss: Nominal 3.5W
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Mains Voltage Performance Range: 221-254V
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Mains Voltage Safety Range: 216-264V
Applications:
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Germicidal and UVC disinfection lamps
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Water purification systems
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Air purification units
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Medical lighting equipment
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Commercial and industrial fluorescent lighting
Why Choose Philips EBS 118 230 SH? Experience reliable ignition, enhanced energy savings, and longer-lasting lamps with the trusted quality of Philips. Ideal for professional-grade UV disinfection systems and everyday commercial lighting needs.
Model: EBS 118 230 SH (EBS118)
Brand: Philips
